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Newspaper

Atlantic Evening News

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1908

Page

6

Houghs Hearing Details Bankrupt Stock Dealer Past Due

Hough explained before referee Ethridge in federal court how he ran a million dollar stock business for over three years starting with a $100 deposit. He feared Ben Wagner and was escorted by a deputy marshal. He said losses totaled about $40,000, with living expenses high and income uncertain. He admitted he did not reveal all facts to creditors, claiming money was tied up by buyers. The hearing was to continue. FRANK RHODY promotions and local moves follow in the page notices.

Hough Des Moines L. R. Hough Ethridge Ben Wagner Bidwell Wagner Howard J. Clark Century Savings Bank

Will Preach at The Baptist Church This Sunday

Rev. Mr Moore will preach at the Baptist church in this city Sunday morning and evening. Read the Evening News for details on services and location.

Baptist Church Mr.Moore

Late News of the County

Local briefs from Anita and surrounding areas report a new baby girl for Mr and Mrs Orval Brown west of Lewis. Mrs L W Morrison of Maine is home from the hospital and improving. Dr E W Fish now at Aberdeen S D visits Anita. J C Voorhies returning from Green River Ut an expected home this week. Geo Coe of Viola township dies. funeral in Lewis. Will Watson and Miss Minnie Graham hoax engagement. not married. Miss Gertrude Chapin sick in Colorado. father to join her. A party auto mishap south of Anita. tire burst delays. Modern Woodmen Royal Neighbors picnic Aug 28 in Keystone Park with band music, games, and speaker Rev Dan A Allen. An Iowa Civil War letters from 1861 to A D Collier reached Sioux City after 47 years.

Keystone Park Anita Dan A. Allen Iowa Keokuk A. D. Collier Mr. Collier Sioux City Uncle Sam Anita Republican

Real Estate Transfers August 20 1908

Real estate transfers listed include Sarah E. Carver and husband to M. J. P. Conway by deed dated 8 6 08 for Lot 7, duck Of, Atlantic. W Young (unmarried) to F. C. Co with deed dated 8 13 08 for all in Lot 7, 1st addition to Atlantic, value $206.00. John Spring (unmarried) to F. C. Scham by deed dated 8 08 for All lots 9 in 7, 1st addition to Atlantic, value $250.00.

Sarah E. Carver M. J.P. Conway Antic. Y W. Young F. C. Co Atlantic John Spring F.C. Scham

Griswold reunion closes with strong crowds and plans

The last day of Griswold Iowa’s reunion featured morning talks by Judge McPherson in place of Judge Smith McPherson and speeches by Tey Smith of Harlan and C G Saunders of Council Bluffs. Anita won 2 to 0 over Griswold in baseball. Griswold beat Grant 9 to 8 this morning. next year’s meeting may be held in Griswold with Willis and Anita contenders.

Smith McPherson Judge McPherson T. ‘Ey, Smith Harlan C. G Saunders Council Bluffs Anita Griswold Grant Willisea

Rev EB S Hill to preach at Congregational church Sunday

Rev EB S Hill will preach at the Congregational church Sunday morning and administer holy communion after the regular service. He will also preach at the park meeting in the evening.

EB. S. Hill Congregational Church Park

Two Sides To This Contention In Bank Debacle Politics

A editorial from Council Bluffs Nonpareil examines a Bryan campaign plan to contact bank failure losers to gain votes on a bank guaranty plank. It notes New York panic banks affected 51 000 depositors with 89 million dollars. none lost money as ten of thirteen resumed business.

Bryan New York Council Bluffs

Man Charged with Wife Desertion Near Lewis

Riley Hatcher, 29, of Hopsey places near Lewis, is charged with wife desertion and leaving his family destitute. He was arrested in Gletwood and held on a $200 bond at county jail. Sheriff Bosley to answer to desertion charge. hearing set for tomorrow at nine before Justice J. Preasnal.

Riley Hatcher Hopsey Lewis Bosley Hatcher Gletwood Hitcher Justice of the Peace J

Weather outlook: Partly cloudy with possible showers

Partly cloudy conditions with local showers possible tonight or Saturday, followed by cooler air on Saturday.

Villisca team visits. photos taken at Jensen home

Mrs Nels Jensen wife of the republican candidate for coroner received an excellent photograph of the Villisca team. The Villisca boys stopped at Mr and Mrs Jensen’s home during the tournament, earned their host and hostess’s friendship, and left with fond memories of their stay in the city.

Gets Pictare Nels Jensen Villisca Jensen

People Coming and Going in The Atlantic Evening News

Obituary correction notes born date for George Conrad was September 16, 1829, not 1828. Mr. and Mrs O W Kinsman of Pasadena, California visit the Locke home. E E Conrad will miss his father’s funeral traveling thirty miles away. City Steam Laundry advertises bundle pickup service.

E. E. Conrad Yeo. Conrad George Conrad Mr. Conrad

Doings of Society Folk Delights from Local Social Circles

A series of society events described by Edith Gilespie Showed Miss Edith Gilespie Mrs W H Sanford and Miss Martha Ayers hosting young guests including Miss Sanford Dorothy Sanford of Lincoln Nebraska The evening featured games music songs violin and piano numbers and dainty refreshments Guests of honor and Miss Mary Nichols planned will visit Nebraska guests depart tomorrow A separate note covers Mrs J Nichols afternoon for Miss Ellen Phelps with roses and pink iced desserts Assisting were Miss Makepeace Morris Mattie Black Louise Jones and Mary Nichols A class of 06 reunion hosted by Miss Zeta Fancolly with sixteen members enjoyed lawn lighting and a large supper Three miles east of Atlantic

W. H.sanford Martha Ayers Atlantic Zeta Fancolly Miss Fancolly

Republican county central committee meets to select delegates

The Republican county central committee will meet tomorrow in this city to choose delegates and officers for the county convention on the 29th to appoint delegates to the state convention. The state convention will choose a candidate for Judge of the Supreme Court to succeed the late Judge Bishop.

Republican County Central Committee Supreme Court Bishop

Extra Comes Sunday in Merchants Greys Showdown

The Merchants Greys host Extra on Sunday afternoon at the local grounds in a rematch after both teams previously shut out each other 4 to 0. The game is billed as a fierce battering with high stakes and likely strong pitching.

Merchants Greys Lange Red

Boorman Names Lecture Topic The Republic and Its Perils

H M Boorman has chosen his lecture subject for next year and will begin work soon. The title is The Republic and Its Perils. He has three bureaus offering to book him and will select the preferred agency later.

Boorman H. M. Boorman Republic

Small Fire at West Seventh Street Home

A brief blaze occurred at T. H. Pribble's residence on West Seventh Street when a small gasoline stove exploded. The stove was thrown from the room and the fire extinguished with minor damage. No alarm was reported.

T. H. Pribble West Seventh Street

Funeral of George Conrad at Congregational Church

Funeral services for the late Geo Conrad are set for tomorrow afternoon at three at the Congregational church with Rev BE Hill officiating. Pallbearers include Henry Cavanaugh R H Bailey J A McWald F J Snouffer A D McCall and G T Marsh. Interment will be in Atlantic cemetery. Brothers and sisters of the deceased in Ohio and Oregon cannot attend.

Geo. Conrad Congregational Church BE. S. Hill Henry Cavanaugh R. H. Bailey J. A. McWald F. J Snouffer A. D. McCall G. T. Marsh Atlantic Cemetery Ohio Oregon

Settled Railroad Cases Against Rock Island

Attorney Boorman effected settlements in three Rock Island cases. One covered delayed shipment of a furniture car from Idaho to this city, and two involved delays in shipments to Chicago.

Boorman Rock Island Idaho Chicago

Sore Eyes Cured by Salve, Man From Kentucky Says

Martin Boyd of Henrietta Kentucky reports twenty years battling gore eyes ended after using Chamberlain's Salve in February 1903. He bought one box, used two thirds, and has had no trouble since. Atlantic Drug Co. sells the product.

Martin Boyd Henrietta Chamberlain Atlantic Drug Co

Bucklen’s Arnjea Salve Promoted for Sore Feet

Mr W Stone of East Poland Maine endorses Bucklen’s Arnjea Salve for sore feet and all abrasions including burns and cuts. He claims it is the proper remedy for piles and recommends trying it. Sold under guarantee at Will A Hamler’s drug store. Special train to Texas September 16 starts from Atlantic.

East Poland Maine Will A. Hamler

Harlan Veteran Absolom Thomas Dies at Local Age

Absolom Thomas, Civil War veteran, died at Harlan. He had lived in Shelby county for 25 years and was well known in the community.

Harlan Absolom Thomas Shelby County

Carroll Feed Shed Burns in Carroll Loss Reported

A feed shed in Carroll burned with a reported loss of dollars. The fire also killed sixteen horses and destroyed several vehicles. No injuries are detailed and the cause is under investigation.

Carroll Goodman

Fund Remains Without Change Hose Team Fund What Are You

Long list of donors totals $645.4 with many small contributions from individuals and firms including Atlantic National Bank, Deering & Son, Atlantic Opera House, Dr. J. M. Emmert, J. Litterst, and others. Includes testimonial: Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy praised by H. S. Nichols of Oakland Ind Ter and advertised as available at Atlantic Drug Co.

Atlantic Canning Company W. T. Joyce Company J. A. Campbell & Sons Chan L. Oransky B. Crawford C. L. Herring Atlantic National Bank Charlies Black & Son Nebe Shoe Co C. R. Winslow Atlantic Opera. House C. B. Cole & Co J. M. Emmert G. B. Holland Russ Hodgkins S. W. W. Straight A. A. Mickel W. B. Elliott H. J. Sievera T. A. Huppoyyesee J. B. Rockafeliow Gillett & Peterson Dora Melcher Farmers Messenger Williams Ushran John’ Fuhlendorf Albert . Burens T. Spangler Wood & Savery W. H. Swan Bang G. H Bunton W. Sanford

Worth the difference in real tallow footwear

New fall goods just arrived at Emery Burgner 10 E Fourth St. Why settle for imitations when you can have tallow made to order. A small extra cost but a big difference. Come in now and choose your style.

Emery Burgner E. Fourth St

Kensington church event honors pastor with old fashion social

The Congregational ladies plan an old fashioned Kensington gathering at Dr Finley's home on Tuesday afternoon and evening August 25 to honor their pastor Dr BE Hill All are invited. The notice adds groceries and meat market endorsements for local shoppers.

Kensington Congregational Church Finley Hill

Dandruff Cure Claim Debunked by Erroneous Belief

A Cleveland woman wrongly believes washing the scalp removes dandruff. The ad argues only killing the dandruff germ with Newbro's Herpicide cures dandruff, offering two sizes 50 cents and one dollar from The Herpicide Co. Michigan.

Wongan Newbro Herpicidea Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

F. J. Rhody Ben. A. Wood Dwtf Frank Rhody Frank Berry Common Creditorgr Rhody’s Melcher’s A. &. Dunn Mutual Tosurance Company Creen Queen Bay Jlember Our Orval Brown West of E. W. Fish Aberdeen S. D J. C. Voorhies Green River Utan Will Watson Minnie Graham Colorado Gertrude Chapin Centennial Will Wagner Anita Tribune Judge Deemer Rev. Hill The Lewis Vicinity Mrs.o. W. Kinsman Passadena, Calfornia Locke This City Musson City Miss Edith Gilespie Rhody's Texas Firemen’s H. 8. Nichols Oakland Ind Fox Washburn Crosby Ever Grocer Lorenzen’s
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